EP Review: Hacktivist – Over-Throne (UNFD/Rise Records)

This short EP from the electronica/rap-metal mob begins with the disappointing Over-Throne. It’s got a dis-jointed style with its beats but the dominating rapping really spoils what is some interesting music in the background. At just over 4 minutes it tries to jam in a serious amount into it. Rapping, breakdowns, slower clean-singing that builds back into the main bulk of the treacle. It’s all a bit messy.

Thankfully Taken fares much better thanks to the addition of Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds. An acoustic number it’s got a nice melody & the combo of spoken word/soft singing is pretty easy on the ears. Still, not a song that’s going to set the world alight.

It’s near impossible to recommend this EP thanks to the horrific Buszy (Timfy James remix). A rap/dance/occasional dirty vocals song that is painful to the ears.

The EP comes to a close with (Rock) Superstar. Initially interesting it quickly descends into a horrible rap song that’s only positive is the beat sitting behind the overly loud rapping. If you’re a die-hard Hacktivist fan you might get a kick out of this, everyone else should probably avoid.

Track Of The Week: Black Dracula - EYE/Animation Version from Black Dracula EP by Upcdownc

You can pick up the Black Dracula EP for free on Bandcamp where you can also pick up their latest album 'I, Awake' as well as previous work. You can find out much more about the band on Facebook, Twitter, their website & YouTube.